Ohio Deputy Killed by Driver Charged Following Police Shooting of Son

A retired Hamilton County sheriff's deputy was killed after being intentionally struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at the University of Cincinnati's commencement ceremony. The suspect, Rodney Hinton Jr., was charged with aggravated murder and is the father of an 18-year-old who had been fatally shot by Cincinnati police the previous day during a confrontation involving a reportedly stolen vehicle. Authorities say Hinton was upset after viewing police body camera footage of his son's shooting, which reportedly showed the teen pointing a firearm at officers before being shot. Law enforcement officials, including the Ohio governor and Hamilton County sheriff, condemned the act as deliberate and expressed condolences, emphasizing the tragic loss to the community. The incident has sparked discussions about the impact of police-involved shootings and the need for community healing and improved responses to volatile situations.